Boulton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0RD is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0SE, B21 0RB, B21 0SL, B21 0RE, B21 0RG, B21 0TL, B21 0SN, B21 0QU, B21 0TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 54.2% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 45.8% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 49.4% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 32.1% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B21 0RD this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 34.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 16.3% | 6.8% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 36.5% | 46.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 43.7% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.4% | 9% | -6.4% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -73.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, just 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 43.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 38.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 33.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 43.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 29.8% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 6.9% | -24.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 18.6% | 1.2% | 17.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 39.3% | 0.9% | 38.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boulton Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boulton Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1492nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-11-11 | £163,650 |
| 109 Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2017-02-17 | £171,530 |
| 95 Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-12-03 | £140,946 |
| 97 Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £49,640 | 2006-09-18 | £87,391 |
| 101 Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2005-12-09 | £202,135 |
B21 0RD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B21 0RD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 67 yd | |
| Island Grill Takeaway | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 265 yd | |
| Pshou Takeaway | Al Noor Shopping Centre, 263-265 Soho Road | 289 yd | |
| Moreish Caribbean Restaurant | 337-339 Soho Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Divine African & Caribbean Restauran | 325 Soho Road, Birmingham | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 265 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 317 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 828 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shankar Sweet Centre | 85 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Island Grill Takeaway | 1 Barn Lane, Soho | 232 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 283 Soho Road, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| [email protected] | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 304 yd | |
| MK Masters Snacks and Sweets | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 317 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 384 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 643 yd | |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.